Well done, Neil. This reminded me of those choose your own adventure stories. However, unfortunately, most of us don’t get to choose how we go. Or when for that matter. Much easier when we’re conjuring up dead bodies than working out out own demise.
Best wishes,
Rowena

This sounds suspiciously like the way scientists manage flora & fauna. They brought in … because … were too plentiful and causing damage, but then the imported species got out of hand so they had to bring in… to control them.
On the other hand, I haven’t met a person yet who wouldn’t want a nice quick heart attack rather than dying of cancer, living with Alzheimer’s, etc.

Dear Neil
What a delightfully cynical story. You envisage a rational world where we are prepared to trade length of life for quality of life. I think the comments on your story tell us their own eloquent story of dismay at this approach!
With best wishes
Penny